Which one of the following States is a leading producer of solar energy in India?
- ATelangana
- BKarnataka
- CAndhra Pradesh
- DRajasthan
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (d) Rajasthan
Explanation
Among the given states, Rajasthan ranks first in India in terms of installed solar power capacity. According to the Annual Report 2024-25 of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, as on December 31, 2024:
| State | Installed capacity |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 26489.65 MW |
| Karnataka | 8986.94 MW |
| Andhra Pradesh | 4730.27 MW |
| Telangana | 4842.10 MW |